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My son is.congested, coughing, & has an ear.infection. dr gave him bromfed. is that ok? he also.takes childrens zyrtec (cetirizine)
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Bromfed (brompheniramine): Bromfed is a multi - symptom cold medication indicated for children aged 2 years and older. Since it contains an antihistamine, it should not be used in conjunction with other antihistamines such as Benedryl, Claritin, (loratadine) Zyrtec and their generic equivalents.
Answered 5/1/2017
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